But it comes despite billionaire chairman and founder Sir James Dyson being one of the loudest business backers of Brexit and who has claimed it was a unique chance to “supercharge” the economy.

Just in August he told The Sun that Britain was "approaching its own change", saying: "If we embrace it, Brexit can supercharge British technology and refocus minds on global trade.

“We are ambitious for our future, so we are pressing ahead under our own steam. Let’s be bold and show a spirit of independence, enterprise and optimism.

“Embracing change and taking a different approach has exciting ­outcomes. There is scope for Dyson to do even more, if only the government recognised the opportunity and supported British companies to grow."

He has previously urged ministers to walk away from talks with the EU without a deal, saying “they’ll come to us” and arguing that European firms would want to sell their goods in Britain rather than lose market access.

If James Dyson is so patriotic and in favour of Brexit, why has he just announced he will be building his new electric cars in Singapore?

But today Dyson chief executive Jim Rowan said: "The decision of where to make our car is complex, based on supply chains, access to markets, and the availability of the expertise that will help us achieve our ambitions.

"Our existing footprint and team in Singapore, combined with the nation's significant advanced manufacturing expertise, made it a frontrunner.

"Singapore also offers access to high-growth markets as well as an extensive supply chain and a highly skilled workforce.

"Singapore has a comparatively high cost base, but also great technology expertise and focus. It is therefore the right place to make high quality technology loaded machines, and the right place to make our electric vehicle."

Labour MP Ian Murray, a champion of the anti-Brexit campaign group Best for Britain, said: “Sir James Dyson was a prominent campaigner for Brexit, unlike most business leaders who recognised the huge risk to Britain’s economy.

“Now his UK-based company has chosen to build its new electric car in Singapore. It’s hardly a vote of confidence in global Britain.

“When even someone who claims there will be a resurgence in British manufacturing after Brexit isn’t prepared to put his money where his mouth is, it raises serious questions about the future of our economy and the impact on jobs and livelihoods as a result of Brexit.

“The only way to rescue Britain’s economy is to have a people’s vote on the final Brexit deal with the option of remaining in the EU.”

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